Laura Beth Fossett Elected Lubbock Judge | Lubbock News

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laura Beth Fossett to fill the vacant 137th District Court judge seat in Lubbock, a role previously held by retiring Judge John “Trey” McClendon. With 14 years as a Lubbock County prosecutor—including time as chief prosecutor and felony trial chief—Fossett brings deep local experience. She won the Republican primary in March and faces no opposition in November’s general election, with her term beginning January 1, 2027. A graduate of Abilene Christian and Texas Tech, she transitioned from private practice to public service, expressing pride and gratitude for the community’s trust in her to serve as its next judicial voice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fac92370c540a5f